Fusion Fitness Class Starting January 7

A “Fusion Fitness Class is scheduled to begin Monday, January 7 at the Clubhouse in International Harvester Park.  Sherri Gallick, an AFAA Certified Instructor incorporates cardio, yoga, and calisthenics into her classes for a total body workout. Goals are to improve stability, strength, balance, agility, and endurance.

Classes are Monday & Friday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 -9:00 a.m. at the International Harvester  Clubhouse, located at 4523 Canada Road in Lakeland. The class is suitable for people 40+, and available for anyone that wants to get in shape.

Sherri Gallick is a former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader and taught fitness classes in the Kansas City area prior to moving to Lakeland. Now 50+, Sherri feels the aches and pains of a maturing body, but can also attest to the benefits of maintaining health and fitness.

The first class is free, each additional is $5, or participants may purchase a 10 class card for $30. A mat is required for class.

For more information, contact Sherri at 901-867-2345 or sagrusa@aol.com. For more information on Lakeland Parks & Recreation activities, contact Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 867-5414 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.

Senior Center Information quick LInk

For fast access to Senior Center information at www.Lakelandtn.gov, just search for "Just for Seniors" or click here.  (The full link is http://www.lakelandtn.gov/index.aspx?NID=190)

(This is for people like me who can't remember the instructions long enough to follow them after I read them and then go to www.Lakelandtn.gov!)

Capital Improvements Update-Link to map of Beverle Rivera/Huff and Puff project

Capital Improvements Projects Status includes:

I-40/CANADA ROAD INTERCHANGE:

Construction scheduled to start in 2013:  This project will include:

-Replacement of Interchange at I-40 and Canada Road to a “single point” interchange, including new on and off ramps, traffic signals etc.

-Traffic signals at Davies Plantation/ Beverle Rivera (by McDonalds) with turn lanes etc.

-Extension of Beverle Rivera Avenue to Seed Tick Road

-Repaving of remaining portion of Huff and Puff

A map of the Beverle Rivera/Huff & Puff improvements is available here.

HADLEY STREET RECONSTRUCTION/BLUEBIRD COVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS:  

Bids received, scheduled for approval by Board of Commissioners on January 3, 2012 (Bids will be discussed at the December 18, 2012 Work Session).  Construction to start as weather permits.

STEWARD ROAD BRIDGE:

Repairs scheduled to start in 2013

NEW CANADA ROAD (between I-40 and Highway 70):

Preliminary Plans completed.  Tennessee Department of Transportation approval required to proceed with acquisition of easements/right of way and final plans.

Background on this is available is available here.

Municipal Planning Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012

The Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission will be meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012.  Agenda

December Schedule Changes

Schedule Changes due to the December Holidays include:

-Board of Commissioners Work Session rescheduled to Tuesday, December 18

-City Hall closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25

-Economic Development Commission meeting is canceled

-Refuse collection routes on Tuesday, December 25, will be rescheduled to one day later for the remainder of the week.  (Monday routes will collect as scheduled)

Lakeland Park and Recreation Board meeting 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2012

Agenda:

NOTE:  The City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Board, at the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 10^th, will be discussing a Proposal to recommend to the Board of Commissioners a location for parkland acquisition and development for the proposed Lakeland Athletic and Community Park Project (Sports Park).  Eventually this park would contain soccer, baseball and other recreational sports facilities to provide a comprehensive recreational program for Lakeland residents.

Detailed information can be found on our website, www.lakelandtn.gov. To access the information click on “Agendas” on the opening page, then, click on the drop down menu under “Parks and Recreation Board Agenda” and then click on the December 10^th agenda, or click here: December 10^th Park Board Agenda.

Please feel free to attend the Park Board Meeting Monday, December 10^th at 6:30 pm or you can express your comments at the Board of Commissioners Work Session on Tuesday, December 18^th or the regular meeting on Thursday, January 03, 2013 at 6:30 pm.  Comments can also be e-mailed to   cityoflakeland@lakelandtn.org, or use Twitter @Lakeland or @CityofLakeland, mailed or delivered to City Hall at 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002 or call City Hall at 901 867-2717

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

We are pleased to announce the following appointments and reappointments to Lakeland citizen boards and commissions. We appreciate the community minded residents who are willing to take the time and efforts to develop and improve our community!

Appointments or reappointments include:

Jo Ann Cohen, Reappointed to Board of Appeals

Alison Ely, Reappointed to Park and Recreation Board

Shirlee Clark, Reappointed to Design Review Commission

Jerry James, Reappointed to Design Review Commission

Larry Purdue:  Reappointed to Municipal Planning Commission

Marie Carter:  Appointed to Economic Development Commission

Josh Roman, Reappointed to Economic Development Commission

Sam Carr, Reappointed to Natural Resources Board

Chris Barnoud, Appointed to Natural Resources Board

Connie Hess, Reappointed to the Storm Water Board of Appeals

There are still several openings! Please contact City Hall (867-2717) for additional information. There is one opening on the Park and Recreation Board and two openings on the Storm Water Board of Appeals.

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled to 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 3

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular December meeting has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012.  Agenda